Live Entertainment

Apply online:

One Stop App

Fees

In accordance with Chapter 14-310 of the City Code of New Orleans, the fees are as follows:

Non-Refundable Fees

Gross Sales Non-Profit For Profit
$0 - $10,000

$125

$250

$10,001 - $50,000

$250

$500

Over $50,000

$375

$750

 

PAYMENTS: We accept Checks, money orders, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. You can pay online by logging in at onestopapp.nola.gov and searching for your item by application or invoice number after the application has been reviewed and the invoice has been generated.

Apply Online: One Stop App

Attach the following documents to your One Stop application:

  1. Executed copy of your lease - NOTE: the lease or management agreement must be between the landowner and business.
  2. Site & Floor Plan - A floor plan/layout of the entire area that the business will utilize. The plan should include the following information:  a. room labels b. measurements of all rooms, c. property lines, d. doors, e. windows, f. preparation areas and equipment, g. restrooms, h. stages, i. emergency exits j. location of exterior & interior  security cameras.
  3. Acknowledgment of Bar Standards or Acknowledgement of Restaurant Use Standards 
  4. Provide a security / operation plan with the following information: 
    a. Provide the name and address of the business in question.
    b. Provide the contact info for the manager of the facility.
    c. Describe security provided by the business at the location.
    d. Describe hours of operation of the facility. 
    e. Describe how customers book, order and pay for services.
    f. Describe how management deals with unruly customers. 
    g. Provide a site plan and floor plan identifying the location of security cameras.
    h. Provide information regarding trash removal and disposal.
    i. Provide information regarding staffing of the facility.

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Email liveentertainment@nola.gov if you have any questions.

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1340 Poydras Street Suite 800 New Orleans, LA 70112

9am—5pm
Monday—Friday